Auburn in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Travelers’ Rest

(Bernhard Complex)

Photographed by Karen Key, November 6, 2006

1. Travelers' Rest (Bernhard Complex) Marker

Inscription. Travelers’ Rest Stage Roadhouse constructed 1851. Benjamin Bernhard, native of Hesse-Cassel, Germany, arrived Auburn 1852, purchased surrounding 30 acres 1868. Developed high level vineyard and orchard cultivation and pioneered experimental silkworm production. Some 17,000 vines produced wine and brandy of quality. Stone wine cellar constructed 1874, blacksmith shop 1881. Bernhard died 1902, winery closed 1905. Premises restored by local citizens under direction of Placer Historical Museum Foundation.

Dedicated April 10, 1982 under auspices Auburn No. 59 Native Sons and Auburn No. 233 Native Daughters of the Golden West
Larry E. Mowinckel, Grand President N.S.G.W.

Erected 1982 by Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical

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marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 10, 2000.

Location. 38° 53.47′ N, 121° 4.529′ W. Marker is in Auburn, California, in Placer County. It is at the intersection of Auburn-Folsom Road and Fairgate Road, on the left when traveling south on Auburn-Folsom Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 291 Auburn-Folsom Road, Auburn CA 95603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

Photographed by Karen Key, November 6, 2006

2. Travelers' Rest (Bernhard Complex) Marker

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Camp Flint (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Location of Camp Flint (approx. 0.2 miles away); Placer County Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Little Fair That Wouldn't Die (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gietzen Fire Station (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.

Additional keywords. Vituculture

Museum Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Karen Key, November 6, 2006

3. Museum Building

Photographed by Karen Key, November 6, 2006

4. Museum Building

The Old Rock Winery

Supplemental Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Karen Key, November 6, 2006

5. Supplemental Plaque

Honoring Wendell T. Robie
May 11, 1978
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce

Bernhard Museum Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Karen Key, November 6, 2006

6. Bernhard Museum Sign

Entrance to the Old Rock Winery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 24, 2011

7. Entrance to the Old Rock Winery

The Old Rock Winery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 24, 2011

8. The Old Rock Winery Marker

Text to the Old Rock Winery marker:
Historical Landmark
Old Rock Winery
Built 1874
By Benjamin Bernhard
Rich Flat nearby was one of Auburn’s richest areas
Community Project

U.S. Mail Coach image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, August 10, 2013

9. U.S. Mail Coach

Auburn Parlor #59, Native Sons of the Golden West keep numerous horse-drawn vehicles in the carriage shed.

NSGW Grand Trustee James King with the coach.

Democrat Wagon & Hearse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, August 10, 2013

10. Democrat Wagon & Hearse

NSGW Grand Trustee James King with a Democrat wagon (a carriage in which all of the occupants ride in the same level of discomfort).

Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 3,400 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 15, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 7, 8. submitted on July 3, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 9, 10. submitted on February 24, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.